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Colin Farrell Stars in Netflix's Macau Thriller

7/17/2025

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Colin Farrell takes center stage in Netflix's gripping thriller "Ballad of a Small Player," directed by Edward Berger. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Macau, Farrell embodies Lord Doyle, a high-stakes gambler. With Tilda Swinton joining the cast, this adaptation of Lawrence Osborne's novel promises to captivate audiences when it hits U.S. theaters on October 15 and Netflix on October 29.

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Story summary

Colin Farrell takes center stage in Netflix's gripping thriller "Ballad of a Small Player," directed by Edward Berger. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Macau, Farrell embodies Lord Doyle, a high-stakes gambler. With Tilda Swinton joining the cast, this adaptation of Lawrence Osborne's novel promises to captivate audiences when it hits U.S. theaters on October 15 and Netflix on October 29.